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  • @jovanlegister7779
    @jovanlegister7779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7149

    Truly offensive to say he solidified himself in the industry with “Middle Child” in 2019. That’s a WILD TAKE when this man had 3 platinum albums and countless classic singles dating back to 08!

    • @Skuzzmicul
      @Skuzzmicul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +359

      EXACTLY!! Shit pissed me off honestly

    • @sarahe.asuquo391
      @sarahe.asuquo391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Agreed!

    • @sprayersrus
      @sprayersrus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ‼️‼️‼️‼️

    • @sr-pz7gp
      @sr-pz7gp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      middle child was wack

    • @flacko33
      @flacko33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      Jovan Legister Middle child ain’t even top 10 Cole song bro that’s crazy 🤦🏽‍♂️ the disrespect

  • @evanhensley11
    @evanhensley11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4439

    Can’t believe this guy actually said it was middle child that nailed J.coles spot in hip hop 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️, as if he wasn’t putting out bangers before that

    • @ninski_97
      @ninski_97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      evanhensley11 right?!

    • @joshegross
      @joshegross 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Swear this dude knows 0 about Cole. I had to start it over to make sure that's what I heard.

    • @mylesguy2354
      @mylesguy2354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It makes sense though if you think about it. Yah he had bangers but the mainstream came with Middle Child.

    • @barneymccallen5122
      @barneymccallen5122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@mylesguy2354 just no...

    • @kaiser2292
      @kaiser2292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Amilyon Guy no, your absolutely wrong, J cole has mainstream attention since 2017

  • @middlenamexavier
    @middlenamexavier 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2557

    This made me realize how much I miss J.cole's music and the words he says. he's just a different rapper that still seems underrated

    • @EZR725
      @EZR725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @Desmond Alohan He ain't dropping nothing either smh lol

    • @kanerobertson7930
      @kanerobertson7930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I really don’t know how anyone can consider J.Cole underrated.

    • @grasm03
      @grasm03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@kanerobertson7930 cause he should be I'm the goat conversations

    • @thatsbeenit1656
      @thatsbeenit1656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@EZR725 I waited 9 months to say yes he isss

    • @jaybee8465
      @jaybee8465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thatsbeenit1656 may 14th!!!

  • @malikyassein6737
    @malikyassein6737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1547

    It's weird to talk about the evolution of J. Cole without mentioning the empire of Dreamville that he has created. Great vid tho much love. All hail King Cole the GOAT

    • @hervelangeauguste5503
      @hervelangeauguste5503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Malik Yassein facts

    • @arstar5435
      @arstar5435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cole definetly aint the goat

    • @Eruizen
      @Eruizen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ?

    • @impacc4182
      @impacc4182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@arstar5435 he definitely is stfu

    • @RvBvR
      @RvBvR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was just wondering why dreamville wasn't really mentioned

  • @money0925
    @money0925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4283

    Drake got the undeniable hits.
    Kendrick spits the raps that amazes me.
    But i feel Cole in my soul, man.

  • @riccardofontanesi8082
    @riccardofontanesi8082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4853

    The title should've been:
    *J. Cole's hair growth*

    • @stephaniejimenez1248
      @stephaniejimenez1248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Riccardo Fontanesi facts 😭

    • @MV-nk6hv
      @MV-nk6hv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @DJJwrexx
      @DJJwrexx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      super saiyan cole

    • @memyself400
      @memyself400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @Queva99
      @Queva99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was thinking the same thing during the video lol

  • @richiethecreator9552
    @richiethecreator9552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1292

    Nobody can call this man’s music trash he literally saved real rap

    • @hentaiprotagonist729
      @hentaiprotagonist729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No cap

    • @sanandreasfan4157
      @sanandreasfan4157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's trash. There, someone said it.

    • @jackwinter1507
      @jackwinter1507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i know real music so in short, you don’t know real music?

    • @daxweigand4174
      @daxweigand4174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i know real music isn’t that ironic 😭you don’t know real music at all

    • @sev3n268
      @sev3n268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Him and Kendrick fosho

  • @Ali-vx9zf
    @Ali-vx9zf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2312

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is one of the greatest albums of all time.
    Edit: J. Cole is the G.O.A.T.

    • @johnagyiri8362
      @johnagyiri8362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yet u have rodeo from Travis Scott as it profile pic
      I'm not saying the album ain't trash, but if u claiming it you might as well rock with it.

    • @Shellykat-p4w
      @Shellykat-p4w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Niqqa 4 your eyes only is miles better

    • @ghoul2494
      @ghoul2494 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Shellykat-p4w Ay yo check me out th-cam.com/video/kGtnWYbELPA/w-d-xo.html

    • @Shellykat-p4w
      @Shellykat-p4w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ghoul2494 that stuff average bro maybe u just need better production tho

    • @Ali-vx9zf
      @Ali-vx9zf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@johnagyiri8362 You can like Travis and Cole at the same time you know. Just cause I got Rodeo as my profile pic doesn't mean I can't support other albums. I just have Rodeo as my profile pic cause 2014 Forest Hills Drive is already my Desktop background. No hate, its all love, I respect y'all opinions. But at the same time, I love and appreciate my Hip Hop, my beliefs. Peace.

  • @MRFittedcap5950
    @MRFittedcap5950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    I still remember when most people called J. Cole boring. It wasn’t until he dropped 2014 Forrest Hill Drive, that he turned haters into fans. I never understood why they called him boring in the first place

    • @pxssydxst9399
      @pxssydxst9399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      they're just listening to gooba dats why they say jarmaine is boring

    • @anthonymiranda1790
      @anthonymiranda1790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Born Sinner album was heat tho

    • @nadotime4810
      @nadotime4810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ppl still think he's boring to this day 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @PrincessofthePrincesses
      @PrincessofthePrincesses 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He def has a song addressing people who dickride and hate till they see him face to face and it’s all cool lol love him

    • @jvsky1140
      @jvsky1140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People dont listen with their brains no more, idk if that makes sense

  • @BryanReyes-sh5dh
    @BryanReyes-sh5dh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    The longer J.Coles dreads grow, the more legendary he becomes

  • @benliebenberg9439
    @benliebenberg9439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1627

    Cole's verses on A lot and Pretty little fears just impresses me. That man's take on life and the sheer amount of lyrical skill that he has just hits differently. Especially A lot 's verse. That is so real and flows sooooooo well.

    • @rivalsoul9853
      @rivalsoul9853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      What about OSOM

    • @mangatavete3653
      @mangatavete3653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro right?!

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He's literally getting better when it comes to flows. He has more flows now than he ever has and can adapt to any track

    • @philipvalley1914
      @philipvalley1914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That tydollasign verse and song though

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@philipvalley1914 Perfect example

  • @zinho223
    @zinho223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4711

    Jesus, early J. Cole sounded exactly like Eminem

    • @mayrln
      @mayrln 4 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      0:59
      i was tryna rap like eminem

    • @zinho223
      @zinho223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +260

      @@mayrln Yeah, i saw that. I was just pointing out how not only the flow and the cadency were similar, but the actual voice itself was.

    • @ericgoodman7742
      @ericgoodman7742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      @@mayrln he sounded exactly like eminem tho

    • @cormel6895
      @cormel6895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cage too.

    • @MegaPsycho84
      @MegaPsycho84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Luís Pereira that just shows you, EM done birthed a lot of these nigga’s, despite what dusty jamar has to say.

  • @kris12321
    @kris12321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1747

    Still confuses me how J. Cole only has one Grammy... 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @chop46878
      @chop46878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Kris Aziabor He should get recognized for Fall Off when that drops

    • @DirtySwisher
      @DirtySwisher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Kris Aziabor he just doesnt fw the grammys at all nor does he really care about them

    • @shawnhumphreyii1352
      @shawnhumphreyii1352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Kris Aziabor Got unlucky and dropped the same year as TPAB

    • @djstaysfocused1043
      @djstaysfocused1043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@shawnhumphreyii1352 Yh I agree if TPAB didn't drop around that time. FHD would have won that grammy for sure but I ain't complaining.

    • @Mikal_Hedges
      @Mikal_Hedges 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shawn Humphrey II Facts

  • @Angelcur
    @Angelcur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    My step-dad really changed my taste in music ever since he came into my life. He introduced me to J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake etc. I'm quite young and not many people in my grade know about J.Cole. J.Cole is by far one of my not only favourite rappers but also music composers. For Your Eyez only being my favourite with 2014 Forest Hill Drive being close behind. Coles lyrics in For Your Eyez Only really changed my perspective of the world and I'm forever greatful for it. Thank you Dad. Thank you J.Cole.

  • @njstylez190
    @njstylez190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    FHD is the definition of a generational album. Something people would find refreshing to listen in the upcoming decades.

    • @brigwalter9471
      @brigwalter9471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      NJ Stylez fym they all are

    • @brashadcarr6759
      @brashadcarr6759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's good nothing special

    • @qasimm3484
      @qasimm3484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Listened to it a few days ago, still gives me goosebumps. Cole is a legend.

    • @That_Guy2424
      @That_Guy2424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@brashadcarr6759 It's one of the best albums of our generation period. MBDTF, TPAB, Good Kidd M.A.A.D. City, 2014 Forrest Hills Drive. Those are the 2010s Illmatic, All eyez on me, Enter the Wu Tang type shit.

    • @josephjr
      @josephjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and for sure it would inspire people from the upcoming generation to make a similar type of vibe like FHD

  • @jk-wm3py
    @jk-wm3py 4 ปีที่แล้ว +580

    All of Dreamville are mad underrated

    • @Ringperfect
      @Ringperfect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      So frustrating every artist on the labe deserv to blow up but everyone just tryna listen to dumb shit ab fake gang shit

    • @jk-wm3py
      @jk-wm3py 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ringperfect yeah all of them deserve to be the mainest mainstream and get hella listeners

    • @marshadhita
      @marshadhita 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No doubt they are

    • @YetiAndaBoy
      @YetiAndaBoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How bad Bas is underratated shocks me

    • @jk-wm3py
      @jk-wm3py 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@YetiAndaBoy yeah but also Earthgang, Lute and the others

  • @leogreenfield4999
    @leogreenfield4999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1556

    It's so strange seeing J. Cole rap like Eminem, I had a double take there

    • @rome8934
      @rome8934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      He lowkey sounded just like old em, I didn’t believe it at first

    • @ChivasBarcelonaMex
      @ChivasBarcelonaMex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Shit Kendricks album 'C4' is him just rapping on mainly Wayne beats while tryna rap like wayne. One of the craziest musical evolution is Mac Miller's though.

    • @michaels.8244
      @michaels.8244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Word!!! But sounded dope tho & the 2nd track too.

    • @LifeisLEISURE
      @LifeisLEISURE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The storm is an amazing song tho I remember when i first discovered it

  • @djstaysfocused1043
    @djstaysfocused1043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +739

    To any viewers who have not listened to The Warm Up. Please do yourself a favour and listen to that. IMO one of Cole's best projects ever. 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

  • @SPaZchAOs
    @SPaZchAOs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Born sinner mannn, that album is SO underrated! Change my mind. Listen to chaining day, born sinner, land of the snakes, land of the snakes, LAND OF THE SNAKES, forbidden fruit, is she gon pop, and RUNAWAY! Those are all underrated but so good!

    • @ye-3026
      @ye-3026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fr, my favorite j cole album!

    • @youngsavage9874
      @youngsavage9874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Runaway my favorite song on that album 🔥🔥

    • @avarayy
      @avarayy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      EMPHASIS ON LAND OF THE SNAKES

    • @lurox5183
      @lurox5183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about "she knows"?! That is a classic

    • @danielcancel2901
      @danielcancel2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lurox5183 that’s a banger that not many talk about

  • @rayvonlewis7640
    @rayvonlewis7640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    J Cole won’t be appreciated until he’s gone.

    • @deonnelson9780
      @deonnelson9780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      He's appreciated

    • @salahisthenextmessi5373
      @salahisthenextmessi5373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@deonnelson9780 not as much as he should be

    • @astrorick7804
      @astrorick7804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Rayvon Lewis he lives for ever

    • @kahveciez
      @kahveciez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sad af

    • @bigvishy
      @bigvishy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@salahisthenextmessi5373 nah he considered one of the best

  • @cormel6895
    @cormel6895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1848

    Dang we’re getting old.
    Kendrick, Cole, Drake, Nicki, A$AP, Sean, Meek and others are considered legends now...a decade + in, that’s crazy.

    • @DVRAO
      @DVRAO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      nicki ??

    • @kayeezycop
      @kayeezycop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

      sean and meek aren't legends bruh

    • @samyray2k851
      @samyray2k851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I rmr when they were the new ones in the rap game. Damn

    • @Tuputaperramadre
      @Tuputaperramadre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Meek ? Lol

    • @IAmLEE21
      @IAmLEE21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      Kendrick, Cole, Drake for sure
      A$AP and Meek are close to great so they aren’t there yet
      Nicki is, but doesn’t carry herself like one.
      Sean isn’t close to great in any regard

  • @radianzero
    @radianzero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9370

    Cole went from Chris Brown to Bob Marley.

  • @CloudTribe
    @CloudTribe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    He's going down as one of the greatest of all time. He was instrumental of changing the trajectory of hip hop and music in general in the early 2010's.

    • @Thesjohddii
      @Thesjohddii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I call that the Forgotten Renaissance because the Oldheads were so focused on trashing the worst of Hip Hop back then they missed a brand new 90s Esque wave... now look at the game

  • @dianivet
    @dianivet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Our generation really needs him, he’s really 1 of 1

  • @abubeker1704
    @abubeker1704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    J. Cole albums ranked (In my opinion)
    1. 2014 Forest hills drive
    2. 4 your eyez only
    3. K.O.D
    4. Born sinner
    5. Friday night lights
    6. Sideline story
    7. The warm up
    8. The come up
    Replie yours : )

    • @cmyentertainment1802
      @cmyentertainment1802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My favorite single was apparently

    • @bikramlama3833
      @bikramlama3833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      2 born sinner
      3 fnl
      Rest is good

    • @ye-3026
      @ye-3026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My favorite was born sinner but 2014 forest hill drive is the best no cap

    • @Shellykat-p4w
      @Shellykat-p4w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FNL is pretty low

    • @abubeker1704
      @abubeker1704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Shellykat-p4w Changed my opinion after a month or so after commenting this I guess it will be on top 3 maybe 2nd

  • @ryan_m2577
    @ryan_m2577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +963

    J. Cole's commercial success:
    Cole world: platinum, #1 on billboard, 218k first week
    Born sinner: 2x platinum, #1 on billboard, 297k first week
    Forest hills drive: 3x platinum, #1 on billboard (dropped on a tuesday), 371k first week (one week notice, no pre-released singles, no promo, no features, breaks streaming records)
    4 your eyez only: platinum, #1 on billboard, 492k first week (one week notice, only 10 tracks, no pre-released singles, no promo, no features, every track certified gold or above)
    KOD: platinum, #1 on billboard, 397k first week (3 day notice, no pre-released singles, no promo, no features, breaks streaming records again)
    Revenge of the Dreamers 3 (not a solo J. Cole album): platinum, #1 on billboard, 115k first week (most collaborative hip hop album to ever hit number one).
    One of the most consistent artists ever

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Came into the game as the 🐐

    • @daxweigand4174
      @daxweigand4174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      facts bro, and people still have the audacity to call him trash it’s disappointing

    • @nelsong31
      @nelsong31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@daxweigand4174 even jesus had haters

    • @sonrizemuzik
      @sonrizemuzik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Damn that's nuts when you break it down like that jeeez!! Lol

    • @freestyle4solid
      @freestyle4solid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      woah that's kinda huge, i always thought that he was hella underrated

  • @tacosforlife5971
    @tacosforlife5971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2275

    “First things first Rest In Peace uncle Phil “
    (Edit)
    Thx for the likes don’t care if you like but plz reply to finish the lyrics

    • @RealMailou
      @RealMailou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      "For real, you the only father that I ever knew"

    • @MegaAronsen
      @MegaAronsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      If I get my bitch pregnant, ima be a better you

    • @vanlalrematlau623
      @vanlalrematlau623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Prophecies that i made way back in the ville

    • @noahhernandez2431
      @noahhernandez2431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Fulfilled

    • @mayrln
      @mayrln 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      listen even back when we was broke like team ill
      martin luther king would've been on dreamville talk to a nigga

  • @kevinc7285
    @kevinc7285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1338

    J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar are the GOATs as of current.

    • @CatalystX5
      @CatalystX5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      you still hating on Drake huh?

    • @terriongreene6382
      @terriongreene6382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Sabel_ drake is not a 🐐 bro

    • @theycallmemontyxx3677
      @theycallmemontyxx3677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@terriongreene6382 He is.

    • @terriongreene6382
      @terriongreene6382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      TheycallmeMonty xx explain How because besides sales drake ain’t shit

    • @kevinc7285
      @kevinc7285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Sabel_ Drake is not as good a lyricist as Kendrick or J. Cole.

  • @israeloblia6620
    @israeloblia6620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Tbh KOD was slept on I thinks it’s really underrated

  • @pbmgaming5001
    @pbmgaming5001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Nobody:
    Rdcworld1:
    J Cole...Jermaine. Cole.
    (cries at the beginning of the video)

  • @Zachary-ro6eg
    @Zachary-ro6eg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +940

    Hot take: 4 your eyez only is the most underrated album of all time

    • @MrAgodine
      @MrAgodine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Zach ary it came out after forest hills drive. It’s gets over looked because of the expectations of that project

    • @koomjorge
      @koomjorge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Born sinner?

    • @michaelsoares5908
      @michaelsoares5908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      After that it’s birds

    • @yungspace6998
      @yungspace6998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zach ary man i loved that album

    • @smartaclesllama8677
      @smartaclesllama8677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fax

  • @typeqtv
    @typeqtv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    “Diamonds are forever like family, and loyalty.”
    A lyric meant for J Cole.

    • @vikkiix
      @vikkiix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Or real rap songs like cream or my melody

    • @davidedamico7201
      @davidedamico7201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cole and Gang Starr together lit af🔥

    • @dribz5515
      @dribz5515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      cole under pressure what's that make? 😤

  • @kagevesper9683
    @kagevesper9683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Cole's evolution is one of the best in rap history

  • @B305M
    @B305M 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw J.Cole in concert a few years in Brooklyn for the 4 your Eyez only tour. I was crying for most of the concert while singing/ rapping to the songs, because he is such a genuine conscious human. :) I wish him more success.

  • @benhannay9042
    @benhannay9042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2014 Forrest hill drive will forever be one of the best albums of all time

  • @Plaguestray
    @Plaguestray 4 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    He wasn’t really dissing Lil Yachty or Uzi on Everybody Dies, it was just in general of all the new wave “Lil” rappers.

    • @jokubas3391
      @jokubas3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Not only the lil rappers. he dissed the "OG gatekeep" and fake deep rappers. He was just proving that the middle is the best

    • @thearc5178
      @thearc5178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It was lil pump, cause lil pump dissed him first

    • @jokubas3391
      @jokubas3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thearc5178 you think j cole cares? Plus the "Diss track was in
      2017" and the song came out in 2015 or 2016 not sure. J cole didn't mention anything with Mr pump.

    • @thearc5178
      @thearc5178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jokubas3391 I meant 1985

    • @jokubas3391
      @jokubas3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thearc5178 In the video it was talking about "Everybody dies". 1985 wasn't directed at lil pump ether. It did mention someone dissed him who is.mr pump. But it was directed at all new rappers and it wasn't even a Diss. He just gave some advice

  • @likeaboss882
    @likeaboss882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Hearing cole on family and loyalty was such a treat. I truly think he’s one of the best to do it. Seems like a great man.

  • @Blackflame-jl7pf
    @Blackflame-jl7pf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    On the thumbnail:
    first picture-young Simba
    Second picture-grown Simba
    Third picture-King Simba
    Having the dreadlocks perfectly display that lol. He should make a track called king Simba. I've been listening to him for around...10 years(damn I'm old) and I'm so happy to see him grow all this time!

    • @megami7373
      @megami7373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blackflame 2020 he should!

    • @michaelsalfaro
      @michaelsalfaro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well he does have Return of Simba js. Fire track

    • @Blackflame-jl7pf
      @Blackflame-jl7pf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelsalfaro yeah I know, one of the first songs I heard of him lol. Would be nice though

  • @aaaaannndddyyy
    @aaaaannndddyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is probably one of the best rap album of the 2010s.

  • @rayysama
    @rayysama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    4YEO is a such a great album. I dunno why some people still think it’s not that great. The concept behind the album is superb.

  • @Its_hawko
    @Its_hawko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    J. Cole was the rapper that opened me to the whole rap genre, and my favourite song of all time by him is Immortal. I’ve listened to the song for so many years and never gotten sick of it.

  • @gorgus2278
    @gorgus2278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    yes finally j cole

  • @SinisterAion
    @SinisterAion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    Yeah now, I'm gonna need that Eminem and J.Cole Collab. No excuses.

    • @HipHopTheology
      @HipHopTheology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      MaLeVoLenT D man I’ve been saying this for a couple of years now. It’s one of the things that I want to see the most.

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MaLeVoLenT D th-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/w-d-xo.html

    • @aryansharma2250
      @aryansharma2250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It would need to be a song where Em raps slow and rides the beat rather than spazzing out. Otherwise I dont think the 2 styles could gel together

    • @giltyascharged
      @giltyascharged 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@aryansharma2250 but i think J Cole can speed up.. either way.. i think it can be done.. Em and Cole are literally my Fave

    • @EitherOrr
      @EitherOrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Cole and kendrick would be better. I don't think em's style would fit a flow like cole has

  • @venomoussloth5092
    @venomoussloth5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:53 Damn man, you really did him dirty. He showed up to that interview and nailed it. He was the most lucid, most present person I’ve ever heard and you choose *that??*

  • @healthbeauty6823
    @healthbeauty6823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man oh man!
    Such a video without a single dislike to it!
    Shows how much people have come to respect and cherish what Cole has achieved in the industry. My GOAT

  • @RyanAndrewMusic1
    @RyanAndrewMusic1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    “my brains packed with more line than ‘caine addicts these insane raps should stay wrapped in a straight jacket” 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @MLBBuniversity
      @MLBBuniversity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Overheads like ceiling fams

    • @ScoopsTV
      @ScoopsTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That line stood out to me the most from this whole video . I am not a fan , recently learned who he is and watched this video to learn more , thought everything was okay then i heard that bar .....okay he is fire

    • @visceralataraxis3238
      @visceralataraxis3238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe I'm spoiled by battle rappers. But a bar like that would boo'd or zero reaction on a battle rap stage lol

  • @fbi3277
    @fbi3277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    Cole world No blanket

    • @Jano-li3jd
      @Jano-li3jd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      durk io they in quarantine, fbi chillin rn

    • @Perclover-xz4ig
      @Perclover-xz4ig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      durk io we are

    • @brigwalter9471
      @brigwalter9471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FBI fbi is a j cole fan??

    • @Perclover-xz4ig
      @Perclover-xz4ig 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brig Walter sadly yes

    • @God-iv6ly
      @God-iv6ly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wsp fbi we got another case on our hands.

  • @johnwayne3566
    @johnwayne3566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    It’s underrated how much influence Eminem has on these rappers

    • @will7874
      @will7874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      except it’s not good influence

    • @GavinBryce
      @GavinBryce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Facts. Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Hopsin, Big Sean, Joyner Lucas, etc wouldn't be rapping without Eminem.

    • @ofimportance5458
      @ofimportance5458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GavinBryce Um noo

    • @MegaPsycho84
      @MegaPsycho84 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Wayne exactly

    • @HipHopTheology
      @HipHopTheology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      will ehh that’s a bad take. It’s obvious that Em has influenced many people to take seriously the technical craft of the game. No one is saying he is the end all be all of influence but to say that he has had a bad influence is baffling to be honest.

  • @amazingsteelersfan43
    @amazingsteelersfan43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cole performed every single song of the FHD album every single night of that tour. Not just the hits cause every song is a hit. 🐐. Not everybody can do that

    • @Peezy15
      @Peezy15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That has to be one of the greatest live shows in this generation

  • @laou2406
    @laou2406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    They haven’t mentioned Truly Yours 1/2 , one of Cole earliest mixtapes .

    • @dguy8804395
      @dguy8804395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is She Gon Pop and Tears for ODB def deserve their praise

    • @ZforZUL
      @ZforZUL 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crunchtime tho?? Shit is top tier

    • @nelsong31
      @nelsong31 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kenny lofton

    • @nelsong31
      @nelsong31 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rise above

  • @obsidianmaster6782
    @obsidianmaster6782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    "No role modelz and I'm here right now"

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Reaper th-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/w-d-xo.html

    • @vikkiix
      @vikkiix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No role models to think of

    • @elnibezawork3317
      @elnibezawork3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vikkiix searching through my memory, my memory I couldn’t find one

    • @tropical_4106
      @tropical_4106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elnibezawork3317 last night i was getting my feet rubbed

    • @shashankdarapuneni583
      @shashankdarapuneni583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tropical_4106 by the baddest bitch

  • @joshuawilliamson4574
    @joshuawilliamson4574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I love J.Cole he’s my favorite rapper

    • @Observerw
      @Observerw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🐐

    • @doomsdaydilla91
      @doomsdaydilla91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You have a good taste in music then 💯

    • @NEXC
      @NEXC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should listen to Russ then.

    • @grump9283
      @grump9283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NEXC Russ? LMFAOOOO

    • @NEXC
      @NEXC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grump9283 sorry

  • @AauroraPictures
    @AauroraPictures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    This man is a legend alone for signing JID. And also he's one of the best of all time lmao

    • @MyPimpinAfro14
      @MyPimpinAfro14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      JID is a better rapper than Cole

    • @neptuneisntfun4561
      @neptuneisntfun4561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@MyPimpinAfro14 speed yes but story songs nah

    • @MyPimpinAfro14
      @MyPimpinAfro14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@neptuneisntfun4561 I don't care about speed??? Im talking about flow, word creativity, versatility, lyrical flexibility, tone, clarity, punchlines. Storytelling isn't the only criteria

    • @neptuneisntfun4561
      @neptuneisntfun4561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MyPimpinAfro14 ok sorry i thought you were going for what everyone does

    • @Stonecoldalston
      @Stonecoldalston 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      thekickback might be a better Rapper but he don't make better music

  • @emilybrown8544
    @emilybrown8544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    how the HELL did 4yeo not get a grammy im still mad

  • @hrudayjadhav6057
    @hrudayjadhav6057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wet Dreamz is when he truly solidified is place in the industry!

  • @LW-ng1fl
    @LW-ng1fl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Friday night lights is still the greatest thing I've ever heard

    • @itssbeastmodeee8270
      @itssbeastmodeee8270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      L W No lie there

    • @MrAgodine
      @MrAgodine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That mixtape was amazing. I played that tape for years straight

    • @felipegamino
      @felipegamino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You need to listen to more music

    • @LW-ng1fl
      @LW-ng1fl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i listen to all sorts of genres! i was speaking on hip hop and j Cole in particular . i love born sinner, sideline story, warm up, ect but that one spoke to me the most ig

    • @samyray2k851
      @samyray2k851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of all fucking time.

  • @JoshRiches
    @JoshRiches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Only bad part about this video is that it ended.

  • @VilleRantanen
    @VilleRantanen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Undoubtedly the greatest rapper of our generation.

  • @savannahmonet9582
    @savannahmonet9582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lights pls was my ringtone from 09-11 I was obsessed with cole still am I’ve seen him 5X and my first time was at the warfield n it was close n intimate it was amazing

  • @glec9507
    @glec9507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making this! Cole and Mac Miller have always been artists I've bumped on the regular growing up out of high school with a deaf single mom and 3 kids these artists have had the biggest influences in my life.

  • @steadyzz2371
    @steadyzz2371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I see j cole, I click.

  • @aboogiewithdahoodie
    @aboogiewithdahoodie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I thought I listened to all Cole songs, time to listen to that 13-year old cole!

  • @kashwaynehamilton3662
    @kashwaynehamilton3662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I can say that after watching this being a huge j Cole fan I'm satisfied
    good job genius

  • @eliwalendziak9944
    @eliwalendziak9944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The storm is actually straight fire he’s so talented

  • @zackari6063
    @zackari6063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess, J. Cole has a one the best and loyal fans in WHOLE MUSIC INDUSTRY. Big (very big) numbers without promo, Sold-outs and recognition of hip-hop community. Really great man

  • @phenomenonnarutokun
    @phenomenonnarutokun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is something different.
    KOD is insanely AMAZING

  • @unorthodox4871
    @unorthodox4871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Can't wait til J. Cole drops this album...

    • @neptuneisntfun4561
      @neptuneisntfun4561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      New album?

    • @unorthodox4871
      @unorthodox4871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neptuneisntfun4561 yep.

    • @RohanSingh-bl2sq
      @RohanSingh-bl2sq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@neptuneisntfun4561 It would be called 'The Fall Off' releasing some time in 2020.

    • @Shahafl12398
      @Shahafl12398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RohanSingh-bl2sq I'm legit scared that this whole virus situation would affect music projects around the world- and fall off being postponed is my biggest fear

  • @NewBlackHippie
    @NewBlackHippie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    “Young Simba been a lion from the start.” - J. Cole 🦁

  • @HipHopJournal
    @HipHopJournal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is why I love GENIUS. Nothing but quality and also
    “First things first Rest In Peace uncle Phil“
    - Coleworld 👑

  • @retromagic5020
    @retromagic5020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You can’t get music like Cole’s music today. That shit rare like Diamond plated Toilet Tissue

  • @liberta1909
    @liberta1909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Never been this early , only for Cole

  • @theuniqueoneable
    @theuniqueoneable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Favorite Rapper Of all times....its deeper than just music with me!!!!!

  • @swervezki
    @swervezki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Legend, crazy how he lowkey sounds like Eminem in the early days

  • @Dezdirectz
    @Dezdirectz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I been a Cole fan since 2011. I always knew he would be legendary one day!

  • @ItsNish101
    @ItsNish101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have so much respect for this man. It's wild people out there that discredit him because they think he's "boring"

  • @deetour-indigo
    @deetour-indigo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Apparently was my favourite track.. was pure master class form him.

  • @SamiJermaineDavis
    @SamiJermaineDavis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cole changed my whole mentality, he thought me a lot of things my parents didn’t even teach me. God bless him💗

  • @DrinkmoWater.
    @DrinkmoWater. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This was beautiful J cole like a hip hop hero messages all apply to everything one can go through.. Cleaan.

  • @chargersnation5566
    @chargersnation5566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genius, y’all killed it with this one 🔥🔥thank you for taking the time to briefly go over the Goats rap career 🐐

  • @bessietb
    @bessietb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anybody else notice when he say
    "Im stuck in the middle with two generations
    I'm big bro and lil bro all at once"
    He's tryna tell that he's not the old school rapper but he's not the new generation rapper as well, he's somewhere in between which is why he's the Middle child. Peace & love cole.

  • @athilhazwie7072
    @athilhazwie7072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Legend says the longer the hair the wiser the man

  • @kuromikendall
    @kuromikendall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    doctor: “you have 15 minutes and 4 seconds left to live”
    me:

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      brianna reeder th-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/w-d-xo.html

    • @officialconch
      @officialconch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Damn girl you got a onlyfans ?

    • @catstar2261
      @catstar2261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      conch . HAHAHAHAH

    • @oval144
      @oval144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ads: *I'm about to ruin this woman's entire career *

  • @nukingjapanwasok6265
    @nukingjapanwasok6265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Is it just me or is Genius uploading more during the quarantine?

    • @johnigomu345
      @johnigomu345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      iTunes Gift Card why do you think they’re called geniuses?

  • @siyabongamazibuko3118
    @siyabongamazibuko3118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Goosebumps bro...thanks for this. J.Cole is one of the realest and best of all time!

  • @terrence8059
    @terrence8059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 58 yrs old I like JCole his music can felt to your soul because he gets you thinking about making good decisions and the high cost of bad ones . A lyricists will have fun,but also kick knowledge to you as well ,he's got a Old Soul." Long Live JCole

  • @tomdean1999
    @tomdean1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    2014 Forest Hills Drive is the best album of all time, chance my mind.

    • @MyPimpinAfro14
      @MyPimpinAfro14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you've already made your mind up. Only thing I can say is listen to more music.

    • @chrisbrownie1511
      @chrisbrownie1511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MyPimpinAfro14 danm a nigga can't have a opinion ?

  • @Thatsodomo
    @Thatsodomo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This got me more excited to see him for the dreamville festival

    • @billycuva671
      @billycuva671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dominque Howard th-cam.com/video/Xf-Hip0GGCY/w-d-xo.html

  • @praiseemaje2554
    @praiseemaje2554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love Yourz
    Respect to Cole for being a blessing

  • @ajithansivakumaran3630
    @ajithansivakumaran3630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    who here to reminisce after listening to Off-Season :)

  • @syrenxo
    @syrenxo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    J Cole & Kendrick will always be 2 rappers I’ll support. They actually rap & love all of their music. 🙏🏻 they are on an entire different level. Much respect to him.

  • @drewdevitt7359
    @drewdevitt7359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Cole will forever be my favorite artist. He's also you favorite rappers favorite rapper can't wait for the fall off when it drops

  • @MLang4132
    @MLang4132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Say what you want about him....he's himself, he's real, and he loves hip-hop. He's a student, OG, and master of the game. He's the reason why I love hip-hop. He embodies every element. He's one of the greatest.

  • @Sijan.G
    @Sijan.G 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    MAN COLE HAVE COME A LONG WAY MAN!! MORE TO COME!! MORE TO ACHIEVE!! MORE LIFE!!
    #ColeWorld

  • @uriahanuwae5254
    @uriahanuwae5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A legend and a genius. Amazing how he didn’t let the “rap game” change him.... it’s crazy how you can literally hear the difference between “can’t get enough” and “love yourz”

  • @codedarmor963
    @codedarmor963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im here on this day because Cole is bouta drop and honestly, hopefully it Trancends anything he has already done. I Hope it helps the entire culture.

  • @gamingwithcj1627
    @gamingwithcj1627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    Who else is waiting for “The Fall Off”?🙋🏾‍♂️

    • @rileynorkie4013
      @rileynorkie4013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Bruh Cole got us waiting for it

    • @PDSREACTION
      @PDSREACTION 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lmao it gonna be a classic

    • @itzderek8680
      @itzderek8680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Friday night lights is so good too

    • @matt-xk2wc
      @matt-xk2wc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Riley Norkie Id rather wait for it so he can perfect it then get it now

    • @fabioj-
      @fabioj- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Coming out October 2020

  • @douubleu6669
    @douubleu6669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was literally just listening to January 28th and take in how great cole is. This video just supported what I was thinking lol

  • @devolskii
    @devolskii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    mad respect, a truly inspirational artist

  • @sphiwemkhwanazi9610
    @sphiwemkhwanazi9610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    J.Cole changed my life man, he made me the guy that I am, I'm forever grateful to the dude✊✊ always...as he always say, "Choose Wisely"✨✨

  • @michawierzbowicz5589
    @michawierzbowicz5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THIS NEEDS AN UPDATE , NOW! :)